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We do not determine the time we were born nor the family we were born into. By nature we do not belong to the people of God; faith is not hereditary. Yet God's electing love overrules our heritage and our history. Through His sovereign grace, the Father draws people like us to be part of His church - the new Israel that He is creating through His Son. The Lord is indeed great beyond the borders of Israel. He builds His church at the very gates of hell, gates which cannot prevail because His enemies always undo themselves. Their foot will slip in due time. Christian, how do you know that God loves you? You know because He has called you to take part in rebuilding from the ruins.

An evening of thanksgiving and praise as Trinity takes possession of the former Whitetail Meadow, where we have been meeting since November, 2024.

God is sovereign, we are not. Do not forsake His promises for the burden of fear and anxiety. Christ has overcome the world and for those who are in union with Him the can claim this position of victory. Therefore, cast your cares upon the Lord; find rest for two reasons. 1. Every act of wickedness done in rebellion to God will be accounted for on judgement day. 2. Every act of evil brought to God in repentance has been accounted for and paid for 2000 years ago on the Cross.

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

The first words in the book of Ruth take us to the days of the judges. In those days, there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes (Judges 21:25). The last word in the book is "David", the one who after ten generations is positioned to fill this need and restore order to God's people. This whole story of Ruth teaches us more than just lessons of duty, loyalty, obedience, and virtue. It teaches us that God's hand is behind all things. The purpose behind all His mysterious moving is to raise up the Seed of a Woman; a Son of Great Renown. You must receive His name as yours. Don't try to rename yourself, according to your circumstances. Don't care about your own name so much that you end up nameless. Instead, receive the name of great David's greater Son. This divine romance ends in wedding bells and leaves us with the name of a great king. Better yet, the whole of history is heading to a final day when the wedding bells will once more peal louder than ever, and the name of the King of kings shall be confessed by every tongue, tribe, and nation.

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

Naomi's plan was intended to bring Ruth rest. Boaz is then restless until he procures that rest for her. The gospel is on display here. We are the barren and fruitless widow. The first husband could not bring about fruit, and now he is dead, utterly powerless. But from the fall in Eden until the Resurrection, God has set about to redeem His chosen people; His bride. The Lord was restless, as it were, until He secured our eternal rest. The Lord vowed and would not relent until He secured our salvation. We come to Christ alone. We cling to Him alone. He is our rest. Would you be fruitful? Would you find rest? You must come to Christ, the mighty man, the goel, and He will raise you up. After all, He rose from the grave on the first day of the barley harvest.

Things which appear as "chance" to us have been meticulously ordained by God from the foundation of the world. Ruth's selection of which field to glean advances the story of redemption through its many reversals. Where the faithlessness of Lot's daughters creates apostate nations, the faithfulness of Ruth creates the true people of God. Where Elimelech led his family to ruin in the field of his enemies, Ruth and Naomi find true rest in the fields of Bethlehem. Where Moab refuses Israel, now Boaz cares for a Moabitess. Boaz is the Christ-figure that these destitute widows so badly need. He uses his character, his wealth, his position, and his strength to abundantly care for the woman who will become his bride. This is a story of hesed; of mercy, covenant faithfulness, and of God's provision. We too may be tempted to find fulfillment in the fields of idolatry. Yet there is no blessing apart from the fields of the faithful God who supplies our every need. Therefore, walk in His fields, trust His provision, and delight in His mercy. At His right hand are pleasures forevermore (Ps. 16:11).

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith